As a cost engineer, you need to master professional knowledge such as engineering quantity calculation, engineering structure, concealed engineering and change. In addition, communication with Party A, supervision and auditing departments is also essential. To be an excellent cost engineer, you need to constantly learn and improve yourself.

continuing education

As a cost engineer, you must attend at least 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years. This is clearly stipulated in article 4 on page 36 of Basic Knowledge of Construction Project Cost Management. Only by constantly learning and improving yourself can we be in an invincible position in the workplace.

professional knowledge

Cost engineers should not only be familiar with drawings, but also be proficient in various price lists, quotas and building materials prices. You need to master the professional knowledge of engineering quantity calculation, engineering structure, concealed works, changes, etc. in order to be competent for engineering cost activities.

Communication ability

Communication with Party A, supervision, auditing and other departments is also an essential ability for cost makers. Only through good communication can we better coordinate the interests of all parties and ensure the smooth progress of the project.

All-round cost maker

To become an all-round cost engineer, it is necessary to flexibly use the project budget and bidding rules. In the final accounts, how to accurately control the engineering quantity, expenses, subheads and other aspects is more critical. In addition, knowledge of auditing, accounting, materials and design is also your right-hand man.